Temple of Yoga - Banbury

31/01/2026

I trust that life is already moving.

Not because I have a plan.
Not because I can see what’s coming.

But because something is softening underneath the surface of my life.

Imbolc arrives like a quiet yes.

Not a push.
Not a demand.
Not another moment to shape yourself into something better.

Just an invitation to stop standing in the way of what is already unfolding.

This is a gentle time.
A time for leaning into the natural current rather than forcing your will upon it.

A time for listening instead of deciding.
For sensing instead of striving.

The quickening is happening whether we notice it or not.

In the soil.
In the lengthening light.
In your body.
In the subtle shifts of your inner world.

Nothing needs to be rushed into being.
Nothing needs to be wrestled into place.

Only tuned into.
Only softened towards.
Only met with a little less resistance.

I trust that life is already moving.
And today, that is enough.

29/01/2026

We’re so excited to welcome Katy and Singing Mamas to the studio 🤍🎶

Singing Mamas is a soft, nourishing space for mamas at every stage — a place to slow down, breathe out, and feel held in song and community. Singing supports emotional wellbeing, helps regulate the nervous system, and can gently lift mood — a simple but powerful support during motherhood.

These sessions use soul-soothing songs to help mamas connect — with themselves and each other — while little ones are free to do their thing. No pressure, no performance, just shared sound, presence, and belonging.

✨ Fridays at 10.30am
📍 Temple of Yoga Studio, Banbury
🎶 60 minutes of guided group singing
☕ Followed by 30 minutes of relaxed connection with cake and caffeine (or decaf!)

Come as you are.
Be held by song.
Leave a little lighter.

15/01/2026

✨What If You Didn’t Try to Change Your Life This Year?✨
Yoga Philosophy Series: Santosha

Santosha invites us to pause the constant striving to improve, fix, or become something else. It asks us to soften into the truth that everything we are meeting right now is part of a greater unfolding. Nothing is accidental. Each experience—ease or difficulty—arrives as a teacher, offering exactly what we need to grow, awaken, and evolve.

At the start of a new year, we are often encouraged to set resolutions and push ourselves toward achievement. Santosha offers a quieter, more radical practice: resting in the reality of what *is*. Not from laziness or giving up, but from presence. From a conscious choice to meet our lives fully, rather than wishing them away in pursuit of some imagined future.

When we practice Santosha, we learn to trust that life is guiding us. We stop resisting the moment and begin listening to it. From this place of acceptance, clarity and right action naturally arise—rooted not in lack, but in wholeness.

On the mat, Santosha lives in the willingness to meet each posture as it arrives today. Off the mat, it becomes a spiritual devotion—an act of faith in divine timing and the wisdom of our own lived experience.

This year, instead of asking: What should I change?
We invite you to ask: How can I be fully present with what is already here? ✨

Join us in class as we explore Santosha through movement, breath, and stillness—allowing contentment to become a doorway to deeper freedom.

14/01/2026

The power of pregnancy yoga 🤍

Pregnancy yoga is more than gentle stretching — it’s a powerful way to support both body and mind during one of life’s biggest transformations.

As your body changes, pregnancy yoga helps build strength where you need it most: hips, legs, back, and pelvic floor. The poses are designed to ease common discomforts like back pain, tight hips, swelling, and fatigue, while improving posture and circulation. Just as important, the breathwork teaches you how to relax through intensity — an invaluable skill for labour and birth.

Beyond the physical benefits, pregnancy yoga creates space for deep connection. Each practice is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and bond with your baby. Mindful movement and breathing calm the nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety, and help you feel grounded and confident in your changing body.

Perhaps the greatest power of pregnancy yoga is trust. Trust in your breath. Trust in your body’s wisdom. Trust in your ability to meet each stage of pregnancy — and birth — with strength, softness, and presence.

✨ I’m delighted to be starting a new Pregnancy Yoga class at Temple of Yoga, Banbury — a warm, supportive space to feel held, empowered, and connected, one breath at a time.

👉 Find out more and book here:
https://bookwhen.com/templeofyogastudio/e/ev-seg0t-20260119181500

08/01/2026

Hi everyone, our next yoga foundations course is coming up this month, it's the perfect way to start the year if you are new to yoga, or coming back after a break or injury.

These classes offer a friendly, supportive space to build a practice that nurtures both body and mind. You’ll work on strength, flexibility, mobility, and balance while also learning tools to reduce stress, calm the nervous system, and feel more at ease in everyday life.

With clear guidance, mindful movement, and breath-led practice, you’ll be supported every step of the way — no experience needed.

📍 Temple of Yoga Studio
🗓 6-week block starting Wednesday 21st
💷 £75 for the full block
🤍 Sliding scale payment available

The class is taught by Louise, a passionate teacher who loves helping students feel confident and comfortable on the mat. Please get in touch if you have any questions or want to check if this class is right for you.

All bodies and experience levels are warmly welcome.

Come as you are and start laying strong foundations for your yoga journey. 🧘‍♀️💛

More info and booking here https://bookwhen.com/templeofyogastudio/e/ev-sm9cb-20260114193000

A friendly and community-focused space making the magic of yoga available to everyone. ▼ Flexible pricing to make classes more accessible ▼ Two free spots available for those in need in every class ▼ £2 of the cost of every class you take goes to charity

29/12/2025

🎉 New Year, New Classes! 🎉
Hey everyone! We’re gearing up to welcome you back in January and wanted to share our new timetable.

Not sure which class suits you? Message us – we’ll help you find the perfect one!

Can’t wait to see your smiling faces in the New Year! ✨

Read more about our yoga classes and book your spot here https://bookwhen.com/templeofyogastudio

15/12/2025

✨ Another beautiful reason to practice with us ✨

From the very beginning, giving back has been woven into the fabric of our studio. 💛
For every single class taken, £2 goes directly to charity — because yoga is about connection, care, and community both on and off the mat.

Over the past 12 months since opening, this ongoing commitment has meant we’ve been able to donate over £2,600 to local charities — far more than we ever could have raised through the occasional charity class alone.

Thanks to every class you’ve attended, we’ve been proud to support:
🤍 Connections
🤍 Banbury Food Bank
🤍 Homeless Oxfordshire
🤍 Home-Start Banbury, Bicester & Chipping Norton
🤍 Oxfordshire Mind
🤍 Dementia Active Banbury
🤍 Let’s Play Project

Every time you step onto your mat, you’re helping to support people right here in our community. Thank you for practicing with purpose. 🙏

04/12/2025

✨ A Season of Connection at Temple of Yoga ✨

As we move into the heart of the festive season, we’re reminded that yoga is—at its core—about connection.
Connection to breath.
Connection to one another.
Connection to something deeper that guides and grounds us.

This Christmas, we invite you to slow down, soften, and return to what truly matters.
Our temple will be glowing with community, practice, and shared intention, and we’d love for you to be part of it.

🌟 Festive Offerings 🌟
🕉️ Two Special Dharma Yoga Classes
A chance to expand, open, and explore the deeper teachings of yoga.

✨ Satsang
Gather in truth, chant, reflect, and sit in collective stillness.

🌙 Women’s Circle
A nurturing space for reflection, sharing, and feminine wisdom.

❄️ Winter Social
Warm drinks, good company, and the simple joy of being together.

Let this season be more than busy schedules and bright lights—let it be a time to reconnect with yourself and your community.
We can’t wait to share this sacred time with you.

🕯️ All are welcome.
Booking link in bio.

04/12/2025

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15/10/2025

✨ Yoga Foundations starts tonight! ✨

If you’ve been wanting to begin (or return to) yoga, this 6-week course is the perfect place to start. We’ll meet every Wednesday at 6:15pm at Temple of Yoga Studio, Banbury, for a one-hour class exploring the key postures, breathwork, and principles of yoga.

This course is designed to help you build strength, confidence, and awareness—whether you’re completely new to yoga or looking to reconnect with the basics. 🌿

Bring an open mind, comfortable clothes, and a willingness to learn—everything else will unfold from there.

🧘‍♀️ When: Wednesdays, 6:15–7:15pm
📍 Where: Temple of Yoga Studio, Banbury
🗓 Duration: 6 weeks

✨ Go to the link in bio to book your spot! ✨

22/09/2025

We are really excited to be able to offer a new 6-week yoga foundations class with Louise on Wednesday evenings.

Whether you are a beginner or wanting to deepen your understanding of yoga asanas (postures), this class focuses on the basics, providing a supportive environment to explore foundational poses. Build understanding and confidence while cultivating balance, flexibility, and mindfulness.

Our autumn/winter course begins on 8th October. Book now to secure your spot 🍂

https://bookwhen.com/templeofyogastudio/e/ev-s3j1-20251015181500

27/06/2025

🌸 There's still time to join us for our monthly rest & restore class this evening at 6.30pm.

The perfect way to unwind and hit the reset button before the weekend 👌

Link to book in our bio 🔗

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